Report: Pistons interested in Markelle Fultz

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 19: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers watches the game from the bench in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at the Wells Fargo Center on November 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Suns 119-114.
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The Philadelphia 76ers may have a suitor for Markelle Fultz.

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly interested in acquiring the 76ers guard, a league source told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press.

Fultz would fill a void left by backup guard Ish Smith - who's currently injured - and could serve as insurance if starting point guard Reggie Jackson walks this offseason.

Fultz was diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome last week and could return in three-to-six weeks.

The former No.1 overall pick hasn't played since Nov.19.

In 19 games, Fultz is averaging 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per contest.

Last month, the 20-year-old was reported to no longer be in the 76ers' long-term plans.

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